Extractions

An extraction is the complete removal of a tooth. Extractions are sometimes necessary if:

A primary tooth is preventing the normal eruption of a permanent tooth

The tooth has suffered extensive tooth decay or trauma that cannot be repaired

The patient has gum disease

The tooth is impacted – this is usually the case with the third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” as they erupt years after the other teeth and often have insufficient room in the jaw

Depending on the complexity of the case, an extraction can be performed surgically or non-surgically. A mild anesthesia is used to ensure the patient is as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure.